Mushroom Risotto in a Jar: DiY Edible Gift

a DiY delicious, healthy, vegetarian, gift for the foodie in your life, or yourself!

DiY Mushroom Risotto in a jar – a cute gift for the foodies in your life – or yourself!:) why not treat ourselves? Dreamy, creamy, comfort food with half the recipe already made and easy instructions to complete it with shallots, garlic, broth and parmesan.

I think this gift is especially awesome because it’s not sweet. It is savory, mushroom goodness and it’ll be greatly appreciated by anyone hosting relatives during the holidays.

Easy-peasy dinner made with awesome ingredients and a recipe card to make it – no planning or stress! If you think they’ll make it within a week or two you can even give a little basket with the shallot, garlic & parmesan. Bam. Dinner in a basket.

If you want to make the gift absolutely awesome, you can add a little bottle of white truffle oil. It is absolutely divine on this risotto and the best part is you only need a couple of drops and it’ll give it a gourmet, earthy, truffle-y finish.

Keep the white truffle oil to drizzle over potatoes, pizza, pasta, polenta, soups, vegetables or to make your own truffle oil vinaigrette for salads. It will be a much appreciated gift and something a lot of people don’t buy for themselves. (Do make sure sure they like mushrooms and/or truffle – some people are weird about that (like my sister))

1/2 cup dried mushrooms (I used half crimini and half maitake – but porcini and wild mushrooms should work excellent as well)

I made a risotto for 2 and used a 12 oz mason jar. You can easily double all the quantities to make risotto for 4-6 and use a bigger mason jar.

To layer it, first add 1/3 cup of rice on the bottom. Add herbs. Add the second 1/3 cup of rice. Layer tomatoes on top and then pine nuts. Add remaining 1/3 cup of rice and top it off with the mushrooms. Layer gently and don’t tap the jar (I did, whoops).

Tie it up with a cute ribbon or thread, and place a little cloth on top if you like! Don’t forget to print the recipe card and you’re all set! (don’t worry, the picture won’t be added when you print it)

Hi! Thanks for reading! I’m a certified nutritionist exploring the local & sustainable foods scenes in The Woodlands and Houston! Keep in touch and follow me! As of 2017 my sister and I just opened an outdoor dessert café – check it out! I couldn’t be more excited!